Wessex Burley Slice is a burley-forward blend built on dry, nutty air-cured leaf from Wessex, pressed into flakes you rub out or fold-and-stuff; it packs slowly and burns cool.
Burley make up the leaf. Burley is an air-cured leaf with a dry, nutty, cocoa-like quality and low sugar.
How it tastes
Based on its makeup, Wessex Burley Slice tends to smoke nutty, earthy and cocoa. The blend is topped with licorice, which adds a sweeter, more fragrant layer on top of the natural leaf. The community flavor profile above is drawn from real member reviews — the definitive picture of how it actually tastes.
Cut & smoking
It comes pressed into flakes you rub out or fold-and-stuff; it packs slowly and burns cool. It remains in production and is generally available.
Manufacturer
Wessex
Blend family
Burley
Leaf / components
Burley
Cut
Flake
Casing / flavoring
Licorice
Availability
In production
FAQ
What does Wessex Burley Slice taste like?
Wessex Burley Slice generally smokes nutty, earthy and cocoa, with an added licorice topping. Puffin’s community flavor profile shows the exact balance from member reviews.
What kind of blend is Wessex Burley Slice?
It is a burley-forward blend built on dry, nutty air-cured leaf, made with Burley.
What cut is Wessex Burley Slice?
Wessex Burley Slice is pressed into flakes you rub out or fold-and-stuff; it packs slowly and burns cool.
Is Wessex Burley Slice an aromatic?
Yes — it carries a licorice topping, so it reads as an aromatic (or lightly cased) blend.
Is Wessex Burley Slice still available?
Yes, Wessex Burley Slice is currently in production.
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